Arise (Verb)
Meaning 1
Result or issue; "A slight unpleasantness arose from this discussion".
Classification
Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..
Examples
- A lawsuit arose from the faulty construction of the building.
- Public outrage arose after the details of the scandal were revealed.
- A few complications arose during the surgery, but the doctors handled them well.
- A stalemate arose between the two parties as neither side wanted to compromise.
- Confusion arose when the ambiguous instructions were given to the students.
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Meaning 2
Originate or come into being; "a question arose".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- A problem can arise if the system is not maintained properly.
- Concerns about safety will arise if we don't follow regulations.
- The company will arise from the ashes of its failed predecessor.
- A new opportunity has arisen to join the team this quarter.
- Conflicts can arise when different cultures meet for the first time.
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Meaning 3
Get up and out of bed; "I get up at 7 A.M. every day"; "They rose early"; "He uprose at night".
Classification
Verbs of grooming, dressing and bodily care.
Examples
- She would arise before dawn to practice meditation on the tranquil rooftop terrace.
- The sleepy child refused to arise and get ready for school until her mother threatened to withhold her favorite breakfast.
- He had to arise extremely early to catch the first morning flight for the business meeting.
- The newborn would often arise in the dead of night demanding to be fed.
- After a refreshing sleep, she would arise feeling rejuvenated and ready to tackle the challenges of a new day.
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Meaning 4
Take part in a rebellion; renounce a former allegiance.
Classification
Verbs of political and social activities and events.
Examples
- As the oppressive government's grip tightened, a new generation of protesters began to arise and challenge the status quo.
- The people's desire for freedom would arise and spark a full-blown revolution against the tyrannical regime.
- The dissatisfied citizens started to organise and conspire, preparing to arise against their corrupt leaders.
- Daring to arise and question the authority of the brutal dictator, the young activist became an overnight sensation.
- Legions of rebels arose from the ruins of their once-peaceful land, determined to turn the tables on their ruthless oppressors.
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Meaning 5
Rise to one's feet; "The audience got up and applauded".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- She slowly began to arise from her seat, grasping the armrests for support.
- As the national anthem played, everyone in the stadium arose to show their respect.
- The judge banged his gavel, signaling for the jury to arise and leave the courtroom.
- When the minister asked the congregation to arise and greet one another, the room erupted in chatter.
- After the final notes of the symphony faded away, the crowd arose and gave the orchestra a thunderous applause.
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Meaning 6
Come into existence; take on form or shape; "A new religious movement originated in that country"; "a love that sprang up from friendship"; "the idea for the book grew out of a short story"; "An interesting phenomenon uprose".
Classification
Verbs of being, having, spatial relations.
Examples
- A viable alternative to fossil fuels will arise when solar panels become significantly cheaper.
- An interesting opportunity to raise funds for charity will arise during our annual event.
- From this conversation, an idea for a new startup will likely arise.
- The chances of a serious global crisis will arise if immediate action is not taken to mitigate climate change.
- A groundbreaking discovery will arise from the recent archaeological excavation in those remote islands.
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Meaning 7
Move upward; "The fog lifted"; "The smoke arose from the forest fire"; "The mist uprose from the meadows".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The sun will arise slowly over the horizon.
- As the volcano erupted, ash and smoke started to arise from the crater.
- The mist arose from the valley, creating an eerie atmosphere in the town.
- With the changing seasons, the warm air arose, melting the snow that covered the mountain peaks.
- Steam began to arise from the kettle as the water reached its boiling point.